Re: Upcoming Release of Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 - a beginner's query/request
On (31/07/06 12:48), Jon Dowland wrote:
> At 1153952369 past the epoch, Matej Cepl wrote:
> > Just stick this line to your /etc/apt/sources.list
> >
> > deb http://ftp.au.debian.org/debian/ stable main contrib non-free
> >
> > and keep running "aptitude update; aptitude upgrade" from
> > time to time -- when etch will be pronounced stable, you
> > will get your system upgraded automagically.
>
> Please note that you are advised to *not do this*, but to
> *always* read the release notes for the relevant
> architecture you are updating to (as per Joey's post). For
> example, woody -> sarge required a careful, manual update of
> aptitude prior to doing the dist-upgrade.
>
> Failure to read the notes voids your right for help on lists
> when you hose your system :-)
>
> P.S.: additionally, use a mirror close to you[1] rather than
> plumping for ftp.au.debian.org.
>
> [1] http://www.debian.org/mirror/list
It's also worth retaining 'sarge' in your sources.list until you see how
others have fared with the upgrade. That way you'll know what to expect
when you go for it :)
Regards
Clive
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